"OpTIC Path has become a critical engine for workforce readiness across North America," Deborah Kish, Vice President of Research and Workforce Development at the Fiber Broadband Association said in a press release. "This award and the enthusiasm we're seeing from colleges, students, and employers show that momentum is building-and we're just getting started."
Too often, companies launch into technical assessments or training without a clear strategy. Yet, data from CompTIA shows a staggering 93% of IT leaders acknowledge a gap between current and desired workforce skills.
"A driver who can't understand English will not drive a commercial vehicle in this country. Period," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said last month while announcing enforcement guidelines that take effect on Wednesday.
Emma Nyhof McLeod, co-author of the report and senior policy analyst at Georgetown CEW, emphasized the need to inform students of high-paying middle-skills careers, stating that they are often overlooked.
We think about our talent in a more integrated way, allowing our vision to hire, develop, and grow lawyers who possess a blend of skills.
"After years of shuffling Americans through an economically unproductive postsecondary system, President Trump will refocus young Americans on career preparation."